6. Conclusions and outlook
Despite the rise of synthetic chemistry in fields such as the pharmaceutical industry, the current trend in the cosmetics market is towards natural products: colorant-free, preservative-free, fragrance-free, packaged in recyclable or biodegradable bottles. Of all these constraints, eliminating chemical preservatives is unfortunately not the easiest. Nevertheless, as we have already explained, solutions do exist.
While regulations governing the marketing of cosmetic products are constantly evolving and being tightened, the development of new products with optimized shelf life in line with consumer demand is no easy task. In fact, cosmetics manufacturers have to adapt to new legislation and consumer expectations, forcing them to constantly find new solutions.
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Bibliography
Websites
COSMOS-standard AISBL: European COSMOS standard for organic cosmetics http://www.cosmos-standard.org (page consulted February 29, 2012)
Cosmetics & Toiletries: article by David Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates, dedicated to the influence of water activity on cosmetic preservation
Events
Beyond Beauty Events – International trade fairs for beauty and wellness suppliers and brands http://www.beyondbeautyevents.com/bbe/fr/bbe_00_Home.asp
Beauty and Packaging Conference – Perfume and cosmetics packaging http://www.beautepackaging.com/1/fr_FR/page/217
...Standards and norms
- Validation et contrôle de routine pour la stérilisation par l'oxyde d'éthylène - EN 550 - 1994
- Cosmetics – Microbiology – Guidelines for risk assessment and identification of low microbiological risk products (classification index: T 75-609) - NF EN ISO 29621 - 06-11
- Cosmetics – Microbiology – General instructions for microbiological examinations (classification index: T 75-601) - NF EN ISO 21148 - 09-09 ...
Regulations
Decree of December 22, 2011 amending the decree of February 6, 2001 establishing the list of substances that may not be used in cosmetic products outside the restrictions and conditions established by this list.
Regulation EC 1223 2009 of the European Parliament on cosmetic products
Bill to ban the use of phthalates, parabens and alkylphenols, May 4, 2011
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ARCH CHEMICALS (LONZA) http://www.archchemicals.com/fed/pc (page consulted on March 20, 2012)
CLARIANT http://www.personalcare.clariant...
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